Welcome to the Learning, Teaching, and Innovative Technologies Center!

Located in the James E Walker Library, Room 348

Programs

I would highly recommend the program as it allows one to spend time thinking about
their teaching, research, and service. It is very helpful to those just starting out
at MTSU or those that are going up for promotion in the near future. – Faculty Fellow program participant, 2012-2013

My first year at MTSU has been both challenging and rewarding. I am grateful for the
opportunity to work at this institution and to participate in the Teaching and Professional
Development program. This program gave me the opportunity to share with and learn
from experienced professors, as well as with others during their first year. – Dr. Jason Pettigrew, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, 2011-2012

This was such an enriching experiencing! It motivated me to produce by setting attainable
short- and long-term goals on the FDP. Before completing my FDP, all of my goals were
in my head (and I was not attaining very many of them). When I wrote them out and
completed a timeline, I have found that I am more disciplined. – Faculty Fellow program participant, 2012-2013

I especially appreciate hearing the various perspectives and experiences from the
different faculty members as we discuss ways to foster and build a true "learning
community" at MTSU. We are all at different points and places in our careers, and
this has greatly enriched our conversations. As our mission states, we should foster
an environment conducive to learning and personal development, and I witness this
in our meetings. – Dr. Terri Tharp, Elementary and Special Education Department, Faculty Development
Campus Civility FLC, 2012-2013

The most rewarding part of this FLC experience has been the monthly meetings. Sharing
pedagogical ideas with colleagues from around campus is an invaluable experience.
We should be doing all we can to support this type of activity. – Dr. Felicia Miyakawa, School of Music, e-Learning Pedagogy FLC, 2010-2011

On a personal note, participation in the FLC has allowed me to focus on my own behavior
with respect to civility. Although I did (and do) not believe I have an issue with
incivility, it was revealing to realize that many seemingly innocuous behaviors may
be considered uncivil by others. Worse yet, the offending behaviors are very likely
to never be called to my attention, propagating the problem. It has been a richly
rewarding year, to say the least. I am now far more conscious of the insidious ways
that incivility can be expressed, and I take a more active role in controlling it. – Dr. Tony Johnston, Agribusiness and Agriscience Department, Faculty Development Campus
Civility FLC, 2011-2012

The mentoring program is a great opportunity to be trained by a seasoned professor
that has been nationally recognized and awarded for exceptional teaching. The mentor
patiently provided instruction and supervision in all aspects of pedagogy, building
confidence in basic teaching skills and interpersonal connections with students. My
teaching skills have improved considerably since working with the Mentoring Program.
It was a delightful experience and answered many questions I had as a new assistant
professor. - Faculty Mentor program participant

Tim has helped me reframe and refine my pedagogical practice in new ways, suggesting
such tools as a learning log for recording my use of certain strategies and outcomes.
Overall, my mentoring experience can be best described as "thought provoking, insightful,
professional, and fun! When it ended, I was reminded about the question Mosley raises:
"Why be afraid of something we want?" I wanted to be the best teacher I could be.
What are you waiting for? GET A MENTOR...you'll love the experience just as I have.Tim
has helped me reframe and refine my pedagogical practice in new ways, suggesting such
tools as a learning log for recording my use of certain strategies and outcomes. Overall,
my mentoring experience can be best described as "thought provoking, insightful, professional,
and fun! When it ended, I was reminded about the question Mosley raises: "Why be afraid
of something we want?" I wanted to be the best teacher I could be. What are you waiting
for? GET A MENTOR...you'll love the experience just as I have. - Faculty Mentor program participant